AU - Beaudesert - Race 1

In a race that lacks depth OCTOBER MANIFESTO (7) is a standout. Two runs this prep have had merit, the latest a desperately close second over this distance at the Gold Coast where he gave away a big start on straightening. Cherry ripe now and just needs to hold his form to be breaking the maiden status. ABLESHEEBA (5) had been going okay until stretched to 1 ¹/16m at Ipswich last time where he struggled. Very fit three-year-old who can improve coming back to a more suitable journey. DIVIL A BIT (3) raced back in the field and couldn't make an impression first-up over 6 ½f at the Gold Coast. Backs up six days later and an accomplished senior rider goes on. Expecting a much better effort. MISHPAT (11) ran a far better race last start when fourth-up from a spell, battling on well for third over 6f at Toowoomba. The extra trip is a small query but in a race of questionable quality she is a top four contender. Hard to make a case for the others.